Mount Vernon Woods Elementary vs Woodley Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
507 students
Woodley Hills Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
495 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon Woods Elementary Alexandria, Virginia | Woodley Hills Elementary Alexandria, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1003 of 1,142 | #938 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #19799 of 50,301 | #17397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 507 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodley Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 57.7).
- •Mount Vernon Woods Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Mount Vernon Woods Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Woodley Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 97.6%).
- •Woodley Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.1).
- •Mount Vernon Woods Elementary is the larger school with 507 students compared with 495.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mount Vernon Woods Elementary better than Woodley Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Woodley Hills Elementary ranks higher (61.2 vs 57.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mount Vernon Woods Elementary and Woodley Hills Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary: 507. Woodley Hills Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon Woods Elementary and Woodley Hills Elementary rank in Virginia?
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary is 1003rd of 1,142 and Woodley Hills Elementary is 938th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).